Focusing on the distinguished service of the 46th Infantry Division during World War II, the book details its involvement in key battles such as the Battle of France and Dunkirk, leading to its evacuation. It also covers the division's campaigns in North Africa, Italy, and Greece. Written and published in occupied Austria shortly after the events, this historical account offers a unique perspective on the division's experiences and contributions during the war.
Offering a comprehensive guide to practical needlework, this vintage book features detailed instructions on various techniques such as knitting, crochet, and embroidery, complemented by nearly 3000 illustrations. It includes multiple series from Weldon's Practical Knitter and Crochet, making it an invaluable resource for both beginners and experienced crafters. The republished edition comes with a new introduction, ensuring its relevance for modern knitting enthusiasts while preserving the charm of its original content.
Ancient Egyptians imagined the afterlife as a kind of hazardous journey you
had to make to get to paradise. Presented in a Chinese-bound format with
accompanying illustrations, Egyptian Book of the Dead is an ideal resource of
esoteric wisdom for anyone interested in Ancient Egyptian notions of death and
the path to the afterlife.
Helps you to learn how to buy three Premier League points for just GBP25,000,
what it's really like to face a Football Association disciplinary hearing, and
why every footballer in the country shuddered when they heard about the Ched
Evans case.
Olympic athletes are tightly controlled by their national associations and individuals often have sponsorship agreements that prohibit them from discussing anything controversial about the Games…until now. In Secret Olympian: The inside story of the Olympic experience, anonymous interviews with athletes from the Munich Games of 1960 to the present reveal the true inside story of what the Olympic experience is really like. Their stories include post-competition wild debauchery from excessive drinking to over-the-top practical jokes to competition for the most number of hook-ups and even encounters with politicians' flirty spouses. Olympic-level athletes also reveal their freaky physiological regimes, odd genetic abnormalities and how the pressure-cooker of the Games can lead to resentment and fighting in the Olympic Village and some unusual coping techniques to stay focused on the competition. From the opening kitting ceremony where athletes are given up to 80 pounds of official team clothing to the shocking shifts from a lifetime of training in solitude to the glaring spotlight of the world stage to post-Games fame or obscurity, these are fascinating never-before-told tales of what happens when the world's exclusive super athletes convene at the premier sporting event every four years in their quest for glory.
FOOTBALL'S BIGGEST CHARACTERS TELL IT LIKE IT ISWho is the Secret Footballer?
Not if the Secret Footballer has anything to do with it.' Loaded From the
bestselling author of I am the Secret Footballer and The Secret Footballer's
Guide to the Modern Game.
A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism
'Amazing: of all the books in all the world Mr Free Speech Zuckerberg wants to ban, it's the one about him' Marina Hyde, Guardian 'Jaw-dropping . . . A tell-all tome' Financial Times Sarah Wynn-Williams, a young diplomat from New Zealand, pitched for her dream job. She saw Facebook's potential and knew it could change the world for the better. But, when she got there and rose to its top ranks, things turned out a little different. From wild schemes cooked up on private jets to risking prison abroad, Careless People exposes both the personal and political fallout when boundless power and a rotten culture take hold. In a gripping and often absurd narrative, Wynn-Williams rubs shoulders with Mark Zuckerberg, Sheryl Sandberg and world leaders, revealing what really goes on among the global elite - and the consequences this has for all of us. Candid and entertaining, this is an intimate memoir set amid powerful forces. As all our lives are upended by technology and those who control it, Careless People will change how you see the world. 'Devastating . . . funny . . . highly enjoyable . . . A Bridget Jones's Diary-style tale of a young woman thrown into a series of improbable situations' The Times 'Darkly funny and genuinely shocking: an ugly, detailed portrait of one of the most powerful companies in the world' The New York Times
141 Regiment was the first RAC unit to be equipped with the 'Crocodile' flame-throwing tank, introduced as one of the specialised armoured vehicles developed under Major-General Percy Hobart and converted from the Churchill tank for the role of close infantry support. B Squadron's daring and costly close support of 1st Battalion 116th US Infantry's assault on the heavily defended port of Brest enhanced the reputation of the whole regiment. After the German surrender of the port, the Americans paid tribute to the men of B Squadron in a special memorandum issued by 12 US Army Group which mentioned "the splendid co-operation between The Buffs and the US Infantry, the great courage displayed by the flame-thrower personnel and the skill with which the Crocodiles were handled." The operations at Caen, the campaign west of the Maas river, The Scheldt, S'Hertogenbosch, Geilenkirchen, the Siegfried Line, the Reichswald, Xanten and the Rhine Crossing tell a similar story. The narrative is full of detail, written in a witty style to appeal to the former members of the Squadron, but retaining much good historical information that is useful to the modern reader.
Featuring a delightful array of vintage hand sewing patterns, this book offers unique projects like a 'Soldier-Boy Egg-Cup' and a 'Cooking Apron with Mitts' to enhance home décor. With patterns that cater to various skill levels, it serves as an excellent resource for both novice and experienced sewers. The carefully curated content is designed to resonate with a contemporary audience, making it perfect for creating special gifts and charming home accessories.
